What is the test for dismissing an in-forma pauperis complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Fowlkes v. Ironworkers Local 40, 790 F.3d 378 (2nd Cir. 2015):
5 Under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii), a court must dismiss at any time an in forma pauperis complaint that fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted. See also Giano v. Goord, 250 F.3d 146, 149 (2d Cir.2001).
5 Under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii), a court must dismiss at any time an in forma pauperis complaint that fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted. See also Giano v. Goord, 250 F.3d 146, 149 (2d Cir.2001).
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